Hawks Weekly

Dear God,

As we draw closer to the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, help each of us grow in faith and in love. During our journey through this Advent season, help us take moments throughout the day and think about the impact Jesus' coming had on our world. Help us open our hearts to your light, and let this light shine in our own lives and the lives of those we meet. Amen.

• Monday December 9th - Thursday December 12th - Lost & Found items will be on display in the front atrium

• Monday December 9 - Grade 7/8 Basketball Tryouts - BOYS @ 3:30pm - 5:00pm
• Tuesday December 10 - Grade 7/8 Basketball Tryouts - BOYS @ 3:30pm - 5:00pm
• Tuesday December 10 - St. Theresa Advent Mass - OLPH Church @ 6:00pm
• Wednesday December 11 - Linking Generations @ 11:45am
• Thursday December 12 - Grade 7/8 Basketball Tryouts - BOYS - If Necessary
• Friday December 13 - Last day for St. Vincent Fundraiser Donations
• Friday December 13 - Hot Lunch ordering closes at 9:00pm
• Monday December 16 - Spirit Week - Wacky Hair & Socks
• Tuesday December 17 - Spirit Week - Twins/Trios/Groups Dress/Costume Day
• Wednesday December 18 - Spirit Week - Ugly Christmas Sweater/Hat Day
• Wednesday December 18 - Linking Generations @ 11:45am
• Thursday December 19 - Spirit Week - Grinch vs Santa Day (Red vs Green)
• Friday December 20 - Spirit Week - Pajama Day
• Friday December 20 - Grade 7/8 Movie
• Monday December 23 - Friday January 3 - Christmas Vacation - No School
• Monday January 6 - Classes Resume

Monday December 9th - Thursday December 12th - All lost and found items will be out on display in the front atrium. Please remind all students to come and have a look.

SUPPORTING OUR SCHOOL THROUGH HOT LUNCH ORDERS!!

Culinary Delights is thrilled to announce that we'll be partnering with the St. Theresa Parent Advisory Council for a fundraising initiative through our Hot Lunch Program. With just a few clicks, you can order delicious, hassle free meals for your child while also supporting our school community. A portion of the proceeds from every hot lunch sale goes directly towards funding educational programs and resources, field trips and school events that enrich our children's learning experience. Order today and help us make a difference at St. Theresa!!

HOT LUNCH ORDERING DEADLINE TO ORDER FRIDAY DEC 13 2024 AT 9:00 PM

***PLEASE NOTE - POUTINE/FRENCH FRY LUNCH IS OFFERED ONCE A CYCLE PER CLASS

SCHEDULE FOR POUTINE/FRENCH FRY LUNCH

DEC 18TH - STAFF, 6B, 6C,6DU, 8B, 8H, PATHWAYS

JAN 15TH - 5F, 5K, 5N, 7CR, 7D, 8D

JAN 22ND- 6K, 6M, 8A, 8K, 8G

FEB 5TH - 5O, 5S, 7R, 7ST, 7S

Here's how to get started...

• Go to https://sttheresasp.hotlunches.net/
• Click on "Click Here to Register"
• Enter Access Code STSP
• Complete the rest of the registration form. (Including your email address will ensure you receive reminder emails about hot lunch order deadlines, and your child's hot lunch order for the upcoming week)
• Click the "Register Now" button at the bottom
• Follow the instructions to add each child in your family who attends St. Theresa Once your child(ren) are registered, click on "Orders"
• Proceed to order hot lunch for your child(ren)

Payments:.

We accept hot lunch order payments through PayPal Or Cheque OR Cash OR Etransfer.

PLEASE MAKE THE CHEQUE PAYABLE TO CULINARY DELIGHTS CATERING.

IF PAYING BY CHEQUE PLEASE PRINT OUT PAYMENT REMITTANCE FORM AND ATTACH CHEQUE AND SUBMIT TO SCHOOL

ETRANSFER - christine@culinarydelights.ca ANSWER - HOTLUNCH

You can either pay with a credit card as a PayPal guest (Visa, Mastercard or Amex), or set up your own PayPal account

DEADLINE for ordering is FRIDAY DEC 13 2024 AT 9:00 PM

Please have payments to the school NO LATER THAN MONDAY DEC 16 2024

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me.

Thank you,

Christine Laughlin

CULINARY DELIGHTS CATERING LTD.

780-903-5303

Christine@culinarydelights.ca

Dear Parents,
As a token of appreciation this holiday season, Lifetouch is offering discounts on school photography!

• 50% off a purchase of $50+ with code CDEC50
• 40% off a purchase of $40+ with code CDEC40
• 30% off a purchase of $30+ with code CDEC30

Valid through December 14, 2024

To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.ca or create an online account.

Thank you!

The newsletter is organized based on our four school assurance priorities for this year.

1. Faith Integration
2. Learners and Learning
3. Systemic Wellness
4. Community Engagement

On Monday, our school community came together to recognize the beginning of Advent.

The assembly was a truly beautiful experience, filled with music, singing, and heartfelt reflections led by our talented students.

As we lit the first candle on the Advent wreath, we were reminded of the hope that this sacred season brings. Thank you to everyone who made this gathering so special, especially our student leaders for their meaningful prayers and reflections.

Let us journey together in faith as we prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ.

This Advent, EICS is continuing to partner with Catholic Social Services to support women and children in Lurana Shelter. Please consider supporting this worthy cause by making a monetary donation at https://www.canadahelps.org/s/6PsAWu

Congratulations to the volleyball teams as they wrapped up the season as medalists. The boys team defeated Sherwood Heights 2-0 to capture bronze medals, while the girls team fought hard but lost 2-1 at F.R. Haythorne, ending the season as silver medalists. Thank you to all students, their families, and coaches for their efforts throughout the season. Great work Hawks!

Grade 7 & 8 students who would like to try-out for the St. Theresa Basketball team this year, the tryouts are listed below. If your child plays on a team, please note that there are fees associated with our extracurricular sports teams.

Girls Basketball Tryouts:

Wednesday December 4th (Early Dismissal) @ 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Thursday December 5th @ 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Friday December 6th @ 3:30pm - 5:00pm (if necessary)

Boys Basketball Tryouts:

Monday December 9th @ 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Tuesday December 10th @ 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Thursday December 12th @ 3:30pm - 5:00pm (if necessary)

Athletes are asked to be prepared with athletic attire and footwear. Please ensure that you have arranged a ride home for after tryouts.

The boys and girls volleyball teams joined together for their last practice of the season! #thehawksway

Every member of Team Wolf is beautifully represented by our festive holiday wreath displayed with pride in the front entrance of the school!

5F & 8K came together for a Christmas Buddy Ornament making activity. It was a resounding success with everyone enjoying the festive spirit and creative fun.

The Ukrainian bilingual program had a special visitor! Friday, December 6th was the feast day of St. Nicholas. Students greeted him with traditional Ukrainian carols and well wishes in return St. Nicholas (Svyatay Mykolai) gave each child a small gift! How wonderful to keep the faith and cultural traditions alive in our bilingual program!

The St. Theresa Parent Advisory Council performs many vital functions for our school community, by helping to facilitate school wide student functions and providing valuable funding to our school via fundraising. Parents involved in the PAC learn about planning and development within the school and are part of the planning process. These roles make their involvement very important to the families, administration and teachers.

Next Parent Council Meeting - Tuesday January 21, 2025 - St. Theresa Library @ 6:30pm

https://stt.eics.ab.ca/parents/parent-societies

2024/2025 PAC Meeting Dates:

September 24, 2024

October 22, 2024

November 26, 2024

January 21, 2025

2024 - 2025 Executive PAC Members:

Chair: Kara Gettings

Bitaemo! Sherwood Park's Ukrainian Bilingual Program began in 1980 and has seen decades of success in academic achievement, global learning, and celebration of the rich Ukrainian heritage. From Preschool/Sadochok to Grade 12, the Ukrainian Bilingual Program offers a community-minded cultural environment along with an enhanced academic curriculum. BUCPS Mission is to promote, advocate, support and foster cultural and educations opportunities for students in the Ukrainian Bilingual Program.

Next BUCPS Meeting - TBA

https://stt.eics.ab.ca/parents/parent-societies

2024-2025 Executive BUCPS Members:

President : Andrea Chmilar

Vice-President: Kelsey Whattam

Treasurer: Laurie Leeder

Secretary: Paula Harasymiw

Congratulations to our talented student, Solomiia Struk, for winning the Grade 4-6 Category in the Lesia Ukrainka Art Contest hosted by Alberta Education!

Solomiia’s incredible achievement was recognized with a special commendation from Ukraine’s Minister of Education. She, along with other top selected students, attended an Alberta Education recognition event on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, in the Wales Room at the Queen Elizabeth II Building in Edmonton. At this event, Solomiia received a prize package and a framed copy of her stunning artwork.

Your creativity and dedication have not only made us proud but also beautifully shared Ukrainian culture here in Alberta. Congratulations once again, Solomiia!

We Remember, We Celebrate, We Believe

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP PARISH

13 Brower Drive, Sherwood Park AB. T8H 1Y7

Phone : 780 467 5470 Fax : 780 467 0530

E-mail: info@olph.ca Website: www.olph.ca

Dear Parents:

Welcome to a new year of Catholic education and faith formation for your child!

Each year, in a Catholic school, your child will learn about many aspects of their Catholic faith— including learning about the seven sacraments. In our Archdiocese, preparing children for the celebration of their own sacraments always occurs in the parish, with the support of the school: • preparing for First Reconciliation, and then First Eucharist, can begin when a child is 7 years of age and in Grade 2 or older

• preparing for Confirmation can begin when a child is about 12 years of age and in Grade 6 or older • special preparation is also available for children of any age who are not yet baptized

Most children attending Catholic schools are ready to receive at the ages shown above, but there is no such thing as too late. Are you seeking for your child to celebrate a sacrament, such as Baptism, First Communion or Confirmation? Are you ready to help them live out their Baptismal promises? Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish and Elk Island Catholic Schools are each involved in preparing your child for a Catholic sacrament along with you. It is a group effort, and everyone has a role:

• As a parent, the Church has always held that you are the primary teacher of the faith for your child. You teach them about God; set the example; talk about your own faith; and you bring them to Mass. • The place where the sacraments are celebrated and lived is the Catholic parish. We the people of God in the Church are each part of the Body of Christ. Being in relationship with the parish community (with all its challenges and blessings) is essential for your life of faith and that of your child. The preparation for, and celebration of, the sacraments happens in the parish church. • You must sign your child up for preparation at the parish. The school doesn’t do this part of the process for you. Catholic schools are a special place for children to learn more about Jesus Christ, to practice living in a community of faith, and to develop and deepen a relationship with Christ. We (Catholic parish and Catholic school) are eager to walk beside you and your children during this very special time.

Please call OLPH parish office 780-467-5470, send an email to sacraments@olph.ca or visit www.olph.ca/sacraments to get started or learn more.

As you prepare your child for their sacraments may this also be a special time for you - of deepening your own understanding and of growing in faith for the whole family!

Sincerely in Christ,

Rev. Jim Corrigan, Pastor

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish

A Roman Catholic Christian community.

We come together at our Lord’s invitation to worship God, celebrate the sacraments, and deepen our faith. We strive to be thankful, generous and welcoming, and are sent forth to help advance God’s Kingdom on earth by proclaiming the Gospel and serving others.

Email: stt@eics.ab.ca
Website: https://stt.eics.ab.ca/
Location: 2021 Brentwood Blvd, Sherwood Park, AB, Canada
Phone: 780-464-4001
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/St.TheresaCatholicMiddleSchool/